{"product_id":"near-eastern-bronze-bull-finial","title":"Near Eastern Bronze Bull Finial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient Near Eastern (Luristan \/ Northwestern Iran) or Levantine tradition, Circa 1st millennium BCE (c. 10th–6th Century BCE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cast bronze votive finial or standard terminal modeled in the form of a standing bull atop an integral looped pedestal foot. The figure features characteristically stylized anatomical traits with elongated bovine head with prominent forward-curving horns, horizontal ears, large incised ring eyes, and an open muzzle. The body with lean, arched tubular torso terminating in a downward-curved tail, resting on conjoined forelegs and hindlegs that loop down to meet an integral, disc-like base.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Height: 2 7\/8 inches (7.3 cm)\u003cbr\u003eFigures of this type served as master-of-animals style talismanic finials, whetstone handles, or standard tops common across Iron Age Luristan and greater Ancient Near Eastern metalworking traditions, symbolizing fertility, strength, and pastoral wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance Property from a Private New York City Collection S.M., acquired from Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Sale 3753 (Antiquities), May 2, 1975, Lot 335 (cataloged as \"FINIAL\", hammer $275.00).  Accompanied by a copy of the original 1975 Sotheby Parke Bernet invoice and original auction tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53938354454842,"sku":"17833","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17833a_a6c5e9cb-7513-40de-95c7-6de83bbdf39f.jpg?v=1787326379","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/near-eastern-bronze-bull-finial","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}